Gingerbread Pumpkin Trifle With Cran Pomegranate Sauce

I’m serving a gorgeous Pumpkin Trifle with old-fashioned gingerbread, whipped pumpkin cream, and tangy cranberry pomegranate sauce. To me, these are the flavors that SCREAM holidays, so why not combine them in a vibrant festive showcase? The gingerbread trifle base starts with dense traditional gingerbread, a heavy, lightly sweetened cake with intense flavor. Light and fluffy pumpkin cream adds contrast to the gingerbread, while the sweet and tart cranberry sauce offers POP with pomegranate essence and a splash of raspberry liqueur. Every holiday dessert needs a little boozy nip to warm the tummy on cold winter evenings. This trifle recipe has that covered!

What Ingredients You Will Need

For the Cranberry-Pomegranate Sauce:

8 ounces pomegranate juice 12 ounces fresh cranberries 1/2 cup granulated sugar Pinch salt 3 tablespoons raspberry liqueur

For the Gingerbread:

1/2 cup vegetable oil 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1/2 cup dark molasses 1 egg 2 teaspoon ground ginger 1 1/2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice 3/4 teaspoon salt 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 cup hot water 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda

For the Pumpkin Cream:

1 cup heavy cream 16 ounces cream cheese softened 2/3 cup pumpkin puree 2/3 cup granulated sugar 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice 1 small pomegranate, arils removed

What Supplies You Need:

Trifle Bowl/Trifle Dish Measuring Cup Mixing Bowl Soft Spatula

Christmas Trifle Dessert Recipe

This Pumpkin Trifle is a feast for the eyes, as well as the palate. In addition, it makes a fantastic edible centerpiece for your holiday table, whether it’s Thanksgiving, Christmas, or another favorite winter celebration. Instructions…

Is there a quick way to make this dish?

The holidays can be crazy! Make this even faster by buying gingerbread cake at a bakery and GOOD pre-made cranberry sauce from a gourmet grocery store. Make the pumpkin cream and layer as directed.

How long does this recipe last?

You can store this dish in an airtight container for up to 2 days. Trifles do not typically store well, but it can stay intact for a day or two.

What other substitutions can I make to this dish?

There are many different flavors that you can swap or add to this layered dessert. You can make a red velvet trifle with vanilla custard or a chocolate trifle with strawberry cheesecake pudding. You could even bake a pound cake trifle with fresh berries cream or even banana pudding.

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